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Ufuk Alpagut1, Murat Ugurlucan, Omer Ali Sayin

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Infrarenal aortic coarctation, a rare narrowing of the abdominal aorta, presents with varied symptoms, often including severe hypertension. This case report details a successful revascularization for a 49-year-old male patient.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Cardiology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Hypoplastic infrarenal aorta, or infrarenal aortic coarctation, is an uncommon vascular condition.
  • It is characterized by diffuse stenosis in the infrarenal abdominal aorta and is considered a variant of atherosclerotic occlusive diseases.
  • The exact incidence and etiology remain unknown, with symptoms being diverse and often including severe, unexplained hypertension.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of abdominal aortic coarctation in a 49-year-old male.
  • To review the existing literature on this rare condition.
  • To highlight successful revascularization outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 49-year-old male diagnosed with abdominal aortic coarctation.
  • Comprehensive literature review on infrarenal aortic coarctation.
  • Surgical intervention involving revascularization of the lower extremities.

Main Results:

  • The patient was diagnosed with abdominal aortic coarctation.
  • Successful revascularization of the lower extremities was performed.
  • Literature review provided insights into this rare pathology.

Conclusions:

  • Abdominal aortic coarctation is a rare condition with unclear etiology and diverse presentations.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate surgical intervention, such as revascularization, can lead to successful outcomes.
  • Further research is needed to understand the incidence and mechanisms of this vascular pathology.